homelessness

Happy 2010, everyone. The Voices Project blog has some exciting new features coming down the pike this year that I can’t announce just yet. ;) I hope you’ll come back often to check out our new content. Don't forget to sign up and start blogging! Read more

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The summer is coming to a close, but on September 14, 2009, there was still one more barbeque at Hasting House before the sweaters and jackets start to appear. Close your eyes and picture a perfect and warm September evening. Now imagine the enticing smells of barbecued chicken, hotdogs and hamburgers, popcorn and cotton candy. Hear the happy and carefree voices of children playing together and people talking and laughing, all in a festive mood. Read more

Shocking statistics show that over 15,000 children are homeless in Massachusetts. Mayor Menino has announced a plan, Leading the Way III Housing strategy that will dramatically reduce the number of homeless families in Boston. The plan is expected to cut Boston's homeless population in half by 2012.

Menino's plan incorporates adding new affordable homes, saving homes from foreclosures and continuously buying foreclosed homes. The multi-dimensional plan is striving to get families into permanent housing instead of using unreliable, temporary shelters and housing services. Read more